Most trail cameras excel at night photos of local wildlife. But sometimes they fail and won’t take night photos. And sometimes they shoot photos but the night photos are all black. Here are some simple troubleshooting steps to get your camera working again. Why is my trail camera not taking night pictures? The problem could…
Trail cameras are great tools for wildlife observers, photographers, and hunters. It allows you to view animals in their natural habitat and from a safe distance. Unfortunately, trail cameras are often an easy target for thieves. How to keep your trail camera from being stolen? To prevent theft of your trail camera: Place it in…
Game cameras are popular among game photographers and hunters. They allow you to see what the animals are doing without having to be there in person. The motion detection shoots only when there is wildlife. PIR delay on game cameras is an important feature. On trail cameras, PIR delay refers to the amount of time…
When you set your trail camera, you’re hoping for some great footage of local wildlife. But what if when you check it, the photos and videos are poor quality or even non-existent? Why isn’t your trail camera not taking pictures? Here’s what you need to know. Reasons your trail camera isn’t taking pictures include damaged…
Nothing is more frustrating than spending time setting up your trail cam, only to have no pictures to show for it. There can be multiple reasons why your trail camera won’t turn on or has stopped working. If your trail camera won’t turn on, the battery or SD card might be the problem. Check your…
I started filming wildlife with trail cameras last year. And I love that they sit ready to capture footage day and night. But if the batteries fail then it’s dead. And you might not even know that the batteries died unless you’re regularly checking your camera. How long do trail camera batteries last? Trail cameras…
Curious how insects survive cold weather? Where do bugs go in the winter? In this post, you’ll learn the 4 cold-weather survival methods. Plus where 7 specific bugs (spiders, bees, wasps, butterflies, mosquitoes, and fleas) go in the winter. Bugs have four options when winter comes: migrate to a warmer location, go into diapause (a…
The first hard frost is often celebrated as the end of tick season. But do ticks die in the winter? And what temperature kills ticks? You’ll learn about ticks in winter from all parts of North America. Ticks do not die in the winter. Ticks become dormant at temperatures colder than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7…
Always late to work because you can’t de-ice your windshield fast enough? Here’s how to get ice off windshield in a jiffy. These tools and tricks will have you ice free in no time. Not sure where to start to get all that ice off your vehicle? From defrosters to DIY concoctions, check out the…
Winter driving means that sometimes windows will fog up, making it extremely difficult to see the road. Here’s how to stop car windows from fogging up in winter. These ten methods range from free techniques to some low-cost products. By the end of the post, you’ll have stopped your window from fogging up. One of…